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Monday, May 15, 2017

Houses Around the Books/ Tree Ring Circle of Fun!

Hi Everybody (waving vigorously)👋

Boy oh boy am I a happy mini-lover! A library in my area has started a mini group! As we all know miniaturism can be such an isolating hobby. Requiring only one set of hands. Yet, we also know nobody understands us like we do. So having like minded people around is more than fun. It is stimulating!

It started one day around Halloween. There was a mini display in the library vestibule. "Excuse me" I had to ask the lady at the desk..."can you tell me who put that display together out there?" From there it went.

We meet once a month to make tiny things and chat about...whatever! The ladies are ultra talented and everyone has something to add. It is a diverse group. Whoever desires can lead the group for the monthy mini project. All we have to bring is ourselves. Most times, there will be other items on display around the room by whomever wants to share their creations. What is even more awesome is we brainstorm with one another when we are stumped about something we are working on at home. It can even be brought in to get live feedback.

The librarian, who started it all, is a full mini addict from "across the pond" and participates equally. She makes me think of my followers who also hail from other countries. Sorry, I don't have any pictures as yet, but promise some in the future.

So far, the group has made a water feature, tiny pillows, cake from bread scraps, bead perfume vanity trays, tote-bags and maybe a few other things before I joined. I presented the perfume trays and pillows.

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A couple of weeks ago while I was out of state, I just happened to be exploring a thrift shop I had never seen. I was shopping along minding my business, when out of the corner of my eye I saw this. (Move over kid. Let them see! Can't blame him...I feel the same way.)

This is not a picture of mine...of course. (I would be in the picture hovering over him) It is from Overstock.com

The swing was all I could really see in my line of vision which was quickly sized up in my mini mind. Yep! Looks 1:12 to me! I tried not to look crazy and run in slow motion to grab it before the child in front of me got to it. I had already skulked around waiting patiently for her to put the Barbie bike down. So, I sauntered over then swooped it quickly into my shopping cart...just in case.

Mine is missing a few parts including the house on top, a trapdoor bridge next to the house, the tire swing ( seems I saw it around here somewhere ) and tree branches that I am sure I have in my stash (or Dollar Tree time!). It is a bit wobbly making it hard to move for pictures just yet. Which means it still needs tender loving care, and that is perfect, because this is the very project my granddaughter and I had planned to make one day. A TREEHOUSE! I can see birds and animals and a few other things added.

Hello Grandmommy,What a great find. that treehouse is awesome. I know, with your skills, you'll be able to make up for any missing pieces. What a great project. I am so happy you found a miniature group. It must be so nice to have like-minded people to work with. Have fun.Big hugGiac

WOW! What a steal on that treehouse! Honestly, I bet it looks a lot better than the stock picture after you've jazzed it up. The Melissa and Doug stuff always strikes me as a bit bland, so I'll be looking forward to seeing how you redo it.

Hi Presto!Don't you love it! You are right about Melissa and Doug. It is not that sturdy either. I am thinking about grass, bushes, sand under the swing, birds, I already have a gorilla who might be hiding I haven't decided yet. LOL I am sure I will get some ideas from my mini group. They are so creative!

What's Up Muff!I have wanted to have a good group to play with for some time. If I get stuck on a project I know I can go to them. There has been a 12 year old up to over 70. Some outgoing some shy. Several cultures. All of that makes it even more fun!

I have been waiting for this for years. I wish we met more than once a month for two hours! We tried to get twice a month but the librarian is actually working during that time when she leading the group.

I would like to personally congratulate you as your blog Big and Little Creations has been selected by our panelist as one of the Top 100 Miniature Blogs on the web.

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I personally give you a high-five and want to thank you for your contribution to this world. This is the most comprehensive list of Top 100 Miniature Blogs on the internet and I’m honored to have you as part of this!

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Welcome to my blog!I am so happy to see you here! I am a retired teacher who is now doing what I have always loved...playing with dolls and making their accessories.Crafting has been fun for me since I was a child. Although my daughters and I furnished our first dollhouse in the 90's, I didn't start making my own dollhouse accessories 1:12 scale until 2009.
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